Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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The Sugh Ancient Mound, located in Haryana, India, is an important archaeological site with significant historical ties to the Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain traditions. The mound, with a circumference of approximately 5 km, is situated on the west bank of the Yamuna river floodplains. A notable feature of the site is the Buddhist stupa, identified with the ancient town of Srughna, which highlights the religious and cultural importance of the area during the Classical Period. Excavations at the site have unearthed a 2000-year-old terracotta artifact and various Buddhist-related artifacts, further emphasizing its historical significance. Nearby sites such as the Chaneti Buddhist Stupa and other ancient sites underscore the region's rich archaeological landscape.
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